TTUS FP&C Design & Building Standards Division 16 – Electrical Revised 08-22-2016 Page 1 of 48 Division 16 – Electrical General This standard sets forth the minimum requirements for basic electrical materials and methods used in construction on University projects. It is not intended to be used as a complete specification or to preempt the professional judgment of the Design Professional. Engineering Services of the Texas Tech’s Operations Division will be responsible for coordinating the work between the Contractor and Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L). Contact TTU Operations at (806) 742-2761. The work shall be performed by a contractor with a current Texas license. This contractor shall be fully responsible to meet project requirements, including items exceeding those specifically illustrated or mentioned in the contract documents. The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation of electrical system of the type specified for this project. References will be made available upon request. At a minimum, each Contractor and all materials/equipment suppliers shall guarantee all labor and materials furnished by respective entity for a period of one year unless otherwise noted. Warranty period shall extend from the date of substantial completion or upon written directive from the Owner, whichever occurs first. The warranty shall cover the repair or replacement, at the Contractor's expense, of any defective material or faulty workmanship. The utility company provides and installs all transformers, primary conductors, and metering equipment for billing purposes. Contractor may be required to provide concrete pads, trenching, and/or a metering rack and raceway from the transformer to a remote location for the utility company to install the meter. All supports shall be from structural members of the facility. No conduit, wire, devices, etc., shall be supported from suspended ceiling or support cables of suspended ceilings. Contractor will typically be responsible for providing all secondary cable, conduit, and other devices other than metering equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the utility company for connection to the utility company’s transformer and/or meter. All surfaces shall be restored where surface finish damage is evident. Physical material damage will require replacement of part. The Contractor shall insure that all work has been accomplished to the satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer prior to energizing any circuit or new equipment.
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TTUS FP&C Design & Building Standards Division 16 – Electrical
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Division 16 – Electrical
General This standard sets forth the minimum requirements for basic electrical materials and methods used in
construction on University projects. It is not intended to be used as a complete specification or to
preempt the professional judgment of the Design Professional.
Engineering Services of the Texas Tech’s Operations Division will be responsible for coordinating the
work between the Contractor and Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L). Contact TTU Operations at
(806) 742-2761.
The work shall be performed by a contractor with a current Texas license. This contractor shall be fully
responsible to meet project requirements, including items exceeding those specifically illustrated or
mentioned in the contract documents. The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in
the installation of electrical system of the type specified for this project. References will be made
available upon request.
At a minimum, each Contractor and all materials/equipment suppliers shall guarantee all labor and
materials furnished by respective entity for a period of one year unless otherwise noted. Warranty
period shall extend from the date of substantial completion or upon written directive from the Owner,
whichever occurs first. The warranty shall cover the repair or replacement, at the Contractor's expense,
of any defective material or faulty workmanship.
The utility company provides and installs all transformers, primary conductors, and metering equipment
for billing purposes. Contractor may be required to provide concrete pads, trenching, and/or a metering
rack and raceway from the transformer to a remote location for the utility company to install the meter.
All supports shall be from structural members of the facility. No conduit, wire, devices, etc., shall be
supported from suspended ceiling or support cables of suspended ceilings.
Contractor will typically be responsible for providing all secondary cable, conduit, and other devices
other than metering equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the
utility company for connection to the utility company’s transformer and/or meter.
All surfaces shall be restored where surface finish damage is evident. Physical material damage will
require replacement of part.
The Contractor shall insure that all work has been accomplished to the satisfaction of the
Architect/Engineer prior to energizing any circuit or new equipment.
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All materials and equipment, where applicable, shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories and FM
Approved and the installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and FM
Global Recommended Good Practices.
The manufacturer's published directions shall be followed in the delivery, storage, protection,
installation, and wiring of all equipment and material. The Contractor shall promptly notify the
Architect/Engineer, in writing, of any conflict between the requirements of the Contract Documents and
the manufacturers' directions, and shall obtain the Architect/Engineer's instructions before proceeding
with the work. Should the Contractor perform any such work that does not comply with the
manufacturers' directions or such instructions from the Architect/Engineer, he shall bear all costs arising
in connection with the deficiencies.
Contractor shall provide temporary construction power and lighting to/at the site for the use of all
trades.
Where conduit, raceway, cable trays, wiring, etc. pass through floors, walls, partitions or ceilings having
a required smoke and/or fire resistive rating, such penetrations shall be constructed to provide the
required fire resistive rating. Where routed through non-rated floors, walls, partitions or ceilings, such
penetrations shall be caulked or otherwise sealed to achieve a smoke tight condition in a manner
acceptable to the Architect/Engineer.
At a minimum, provide access panels where required by codes and for maintenance or service.
Clean lamps, reflectors and lenses of all lighting fixtures. Clean panelboards and equipment cabinets
inside and out. Apply touch-up paint of the specified color to any scratches or mars on the finish of all
equipment, raceway, etc.
Provide a preliminary study and a complete short-circuit study and protective relay and device
coordination study from the 1247kV utility service by Lubbock Power and Light through the main
disconnect(s) of the branch circuit panelboards and motor/loads to 10 HP. This work is to be performed
by the manufacturer of the electrical gear and shall include the generator skid mounted circuit breaker
to the largest branch device on the volt emergency and standby panelboards. Provide arc-flash
calculations and labels for each piece of electrical equipment modified
or provided in this contract.
Basic Electrical Materials and Methods A conduit sleeve shall be two standard sizes larger than the size of conduit it serves, except where “Link
Seal” casing seals are used in sleeves through walls below grade. All sleeves in floor shall extend a
minimum of 2 inches above the finished floor. All conduit passing through concrete masonry walls above
grade shall have 18-gauge galvanized steel sleeves. Sleeves set in concrete floor construction shall be at
least 16-gauge galvanized steel except at conduit supports. Sleeves set in concrete floor construction
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supporting conduit risers shall be standard weight galvanized steel. Sleeves supporting conduit risers 3
inches and larger shall have three 6 inches long reinforcing rods welded at 120 degree spacing to the
sleeve and shall be installed embedded in the concrete or grouped to existing concrete. Where the
conduit passes through a sleeve, no point of the conduit shall touch the sleeve. Seal around
penetrations through sleeving as indicated under fire stopping as specified and in compliance with the
requirements of Division 07 specifications.
Power Metering If required, power metering system at switchgear shall be PowerLogic that is compatible with existing
PowerLogic software.
Wire and Cable Wire, cable, and connectors shall be new and of manufacturer's standard materials, as indicated by
published product information. Provide wire, cable, and connector of design and construction as
required for the installation.
Provide factory-fabricated wire of the size, rating, material and type as indicated for each service. Where
not indicated, provide proper selection as required to comply with installation requirements and with
NEC standards.
Marking:
1. Provide new insulated conductors marked according to NEC Article 310.
2. All wire and cable shall be UL listed. In addition to other standard labeling, all wire and cable
shall be marked UL on the outer surface indicating UL certification.
All insulated wire and cable shall conform to the minimum requirements of ICEA Standards for Cable
Installed in Wet Locations, with the cable subjected to all degrees of moisture conditions. Wire and
cable shall comply with the applicable requirements of the NEC, latest edition, in regards to cable
construction and usage.
The conductors of wires and cables shall be of copper (tinned where specified), and have conductivity in
accordance with the standardization rules of the IEEE. The conductor and each strand shall be round and
free of kinks and defects.
Grounding conductors, where insulated, shall be colored solid green or identified with green color as
required by the NEC.
Conductors intended as a neutral (i.e. grounded conductor) shall be colored solid white, or identified as
required by the NEC.
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All power conductors installed on cable trays shall be in conduit rated for use in that space.
All low voltage power and control cable shall be plenum rated, with insulation rated at 300 volts. Where
tray cable is not available in size and type required, conductors shall be installed in conduit unless
otherwise approved by TTU’s Project Manager.
Torque all mechanical connections per manufacturer’s recommendations.
600-VOLT Insulated Conductors:
1. Conductor: Soft-drawn, annealed copper.
a. Use solid conductor for No. 12 and No. 10 AWG.
b. Use stranded conductor for No. 8 AWG and larger.
2. Insulation:
a. Unless otherwise noted on the drawings, use THHN/THWN-2 for general wiring.
b. Use XHHW-2 conductors where installed in duct or conduit underground.
3. For control circuits use 98% conductivity, soft-drawn, annealed, stranded copper conductor,
600 volt insulation, THWN-2 No. 14 or larger strand conductors.
4. For general wiring use No. 12 minimum.
5. Home Runs. Except where specifically indicated, design branch circuits according to NFPA 70
Article 310. Use home run circuit numbers as indicated for panelboard connections. Each
isolated ground circuit shall include a neutral for each phase conductor. Properly calculate the
size of conductor needs for voltage drop on long circuit runs.
6. Neutral conductors. Provide neutral conductors as required for branch and feeder circuits, or
as indicated on drawings, in full compliance with the requirements of the NEC.
7. Color Code. Use factory-colored insulated conductors for No. 10 and smaller conductors and
color code larger insulated conductors with an approved field-applied tape. Follow the color
scheme below.
Line 208/120 208/120 (ISOL.GND.) 480/277
A or L1 Black Black/Yellow Brown
B or L2 Red Red/Yellow Orange
C or L3 Blue Blue/Yellow Yellow
Neutral White White/Yellow Gray
Ground Green Green/Yellow Green
Switch Leg Pink or Violet Pink or Violet
Color code low-voltage security control cabling Orange.
Color code low-voltage telephone/data cabling Purple.
Color code low-voltage fire alarm cabling Violet.
a. Where more than one conductor of the same phase or more than one neutral or
ground conductor occurs at the same outlet or junction box, these conductors shall be
identifiable from each other by use of stripes or distinguishing markings.
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b. All wiring associated with isolated ground receptacles (line, neutral, ground) shall
have a yellow tracer on each conductor.
c. The neutral tracer color shall match the phase conductor color with which it is
associated.
d. Use different colors for control wiring.
2-Hour UL-Listed Fire Rated System: For fire pump circuits, fire detection/alarm/suppression circuits,
and other critical circuits to remain in service for a period during a fire.
1. Size shall be No. 12 AWG minimum.
2. Soft-drawn, annealed copper. Solid for No. 12 and No. 10 AWG. Stranded for No. 8 AWG and
larger with Class-B stranding.
3. Insulation shall be Type RHH, 600 volt, 90-degree (C). Rubber insulated with silicone
ceramification. Insulation classified low smoke per ASTM-E-662-97.
4. Sheath shall be nonmetallic, moisture, sunlight and corrosion resistant, and flame retardant,
specifically approved for this application.
5. Conduit:
a. Two-hour fire-rated systems shall be installed in rigid metallic conduit as required to
conform to UL-listing. Provide rigid metallic conduit system for installation of 2-hour
fire-rated conductors where circuits pass through and into the boundaries of the
building.
b. Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit (RGS), size three-quarter inch or larger. Use RGS
conduit, unless noted otherwise on drawings.
6. Use Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), size three-quarter inch or larger, for 2-hour fire-
rated systems only where approved in writing by the Engineer and the Owner.
7. Electrical circuit protective system shall be approved for vertical installation, including cable
support mechanism.
8. Electrical circuit protective system shall be approved with a fire rated seal used to prevent
smoke from entering unwanted areas.
9. For elevator controller supply conductors, emergency feeder circuits, and other circuits where
indicated on Drawings, where specified, or where required per NEC-700.9(D)(1).
10. Listings:
a. UL 2196. Exposure up to 1850 degrees (F) with immediate application of water
hose stream and maintenance of full utilization voltage and electrical load
throughout the duration of the test.
b. UL 83.
c. UL Fire Resistance Directory:
1. Electrical Circuit Protective system (FHIT) No. 27, 25, or accepted substitution.
d. 2-hour fire-rated circuit system shall be UL listed with steel pullbox, steel conduit
body, conduit couplings, ground wire, pulling lubricant, and supports, in accordance
with the applicable UL electrical circuit protective system (FHIT).
1. Where 2-hour fire-rated circuit system UL-listing does not include pullbox or
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conduit body, provide 2-hour fire-rated construction for termination of
raceway at pullbox or conduit body.
2. Where 2-hour fire rated circuit system UL-listing does not include ground
wire provide ground wire of same construction as ungrounded circuit
conductors.
3. Where 2-hour fire rated circuit system UL-listing does not include pulling
lubricant, provide UL-listed 2-hour fire rated circuit system with conductors
suitable for installation without pulling lubricant.
11. Other UL-listed two-hour fire rated circuit protective systems may be used where approved
by the NEC and where proposed substitutions are accepted in writing by the Design
Professional and the Owner. Refer to Division 01 requirements for submittals and
substitutions.
1. Mineral-insulated (MI) cable per NEC-332.
2. UL-listed fire-wrapping for conductors rated 600 volt and below.
3. Concrete encasement.
12. Where indicated on plans or specifications, provide UL-Listed 2-Hour Fire-Rated system for
circuit(s) rated 600 volts or below.
13. Install 2-hour UL-Listed, fire-rated system in rigid galvanized steel (RGS) conduit, unless
otherwise noted on drawings. Where accepted in writing by Engineer and Owner, 2-hour
UL-Listed fire-rated system may be installed in electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Refer to
raceway requirements.
14. Install 2-hour UL-Listed fire-rated system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
the requirements of the NEC and UL.
15. Substitutions. Where substitution of alternate 2-hour UL-Listed fire-rated systems are
accepted in writing by the Engineer and the Owner, provide alternate systems in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of the NEC, UL Listing, NFPA, and
Owner's standards. Alternate systems include, but are not limited to, mineral-insulated (MI)
cable, concrete encasement, and fire-wrapping of designated cable and conduit systems.
Wiring Connections and Terminations:
1. Provide factory-fabricated, compression-type metal connectors of the size, rating, material,
type and class as indicated for each service. Where not indicated, provide proper selection as
required to comply with installation requirements and with NEC standards. Select from only
following types, classes, kinds and styles:
2. Type:
a. Solderless pressure connectors.
b. Insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps for 10 AWG and smaller.
c. Insulated ring- or spade-type compression terminals for termination of stranded
conductors at wiring devices and terminal blocks.
d. Crimp.
e. Threaded.
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3. Class: Insulated.
4. Material: Copper (for CU to CU connection).
5. Style:
a. Insulated terminals. Use ring-terminal for control wiring. Use flange (fork) spade
compression terminal for termination of stranded conductors at wiring devices,
monitoring modules, and supervised control modules.
7. Beam smoke detection system.
8. Annunciator panel and printer.
9. Voice/Audible and visual evacuation signals.
10. Color graphic displays and historical archiving.
11. Software and firmware as required to provide a complete functioning system.
12. Wiring and raceway.
13. Installation, testing and certification and training.
14. Interface with air handling units and stairwell pressurization system.
15. Interface with Clean Agent Suppression System serving computer rooms.
16. Remote annunciator panel.
Before commencing work, submit data showing that the Contractor has successfully installed fire alarm
systems of the same type and design as specified, or that they have a firm contractual agreement with a
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subcontractor having the required manufacturers’ training and experience. The Contractor shall include
the names and locations of at least two installations where the Contractor, or the subcontractor above,
has installed such systems. Specify the type and design for each system and furnish documentation that
the system has performed satisfactorily for the preceding 18 months.
Provide the services of a representative or technician from the manufacturer of the system, experienced
in the installation and operation of the type of system provided. The representative shall be licensed in
the State of Texas. The technician shall supervise installation, software documentation, adjustment,
preliminary testing, final testing and certification of the system. The technician shall provide the
required instruction to the Owner’s personnel in the system operation, maintenance and programming.
The system shall be a complete, electrically supervised multiplex style fire detection and voice
evacuation system with intelligent analog alarm initiation, to be device addressable and annunciated as
described and shown on the Drawings. Fire Control Instruments is the acceptable manufacture. Other
manufacturers meeting the requirements of this specification for design, function and performance will
be considered upon submittal of manufacturer’s data to the Texas Tech University Fire Marshal’s Office.
The system shall support intelligent analog smoke detection, manual station, water flow, supervisory,
security, and status monitoring devices. Fire alarm, supervisory, trouble, security and status shall each
be treated as a separate level of alarm, each with its own level of priority. The system shall also support
amplifiers, voice/visual circuits, and stairwell pressurization fans and dampers.
The system shall be programmed in the field via a laptop computer. All programmed information shall
be stored in nonvolatile memory after loading into the control panel. No special programming terminal
or prom burning shall be required and the system shall continue in service during reprogramming.
Systems requiring on line terminal programming or not capable of mass reading of panel software for
offsite documentation or editing will not be considered acceptable. Disabling of devices must be able to
be accomplished by push buttons located on the front of the main control panel and must be capable of
doing this by device type, floor, zone etc. This disabling feature shall also include flow and tamper
switches, etc., that may require maintenance. In the event of an alarm or power disruption this action
of disabling shall remain intact after the reset function has been activated. The alarm panel shall alert
the technician that devices have been disabled and give the option to keep them disabled. This will
prevent the inadvertent clearing of these disabled devices and cause false alarms due to repairs or work
in progress.
Each intelligent addressable device on the system shall be displayed at the fire alarm control panel by a
unique alpha numeric label identifying its location.
Activation of any alarm verified smoke detector in a single elevator lobby or an elevator equipment
room shall, cause the recall of the elevators to the terminal floor and the lockout of controls. In the
event of recall initiation by a detector in the first floor lobby, the recall shall be to the alternate floor.
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Activation of any heat detector in the elevator machine room, elevator pit, or elevator shaft shall shunt
trip the circuit breaker serving the associated elevators.
Unless otherwise allowed by the TTU Fire Marshall, all wiring shall be run in metal conduit throughout.
Paint all junction box covers red.
Perform work in accordance with the requirements of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, TTU Fire Marshall’s
Office, and Factory Mutual recommendations.
Coordinate with Telecommunications installer, with Division 15 subcontractors.
Complete and submit to the Owner a Certificate of Compliance in accordance with NFPA 72.
Fire pumps shall report a “general fire alarm” back to CHACP 1 upon operation.
A written acceptance test procedure (ATP) for testing the fire alarm system components and installation
will be prepared by the Acceptance Inspector in accordance with NFPA 72, and the Owner’s
requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of the ATP, demonstrating the
function of the system and verifying the correct operation of all system components, circuits, and
programming.
The Contractor shall warrant the entire system against mechanical and electrical defects for a period of
18 months. This period shall begin upon completed certification and test of the system. During this
warranty period the contractor shall respond to a trouble call within 2 hours for problem determination,
and resolution to the problem within 24 hours.
Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to
system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
1. A floor plan which indicates the use of all rooms.
2. Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances.
3. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment.
4. Annunciation.
5. Power connection.
6. Battery calculations.
7. Conductor type and sizes.
8. Voltage drop calculations.
9. Manufacturers, model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials.
10. Details of ceiling height and construction.
11. The interface of fire safety control functions.
12. Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are
installed.
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Access Control Reference Texas Tech OP&P 61.14 “Electronic or Keyless Locking Systems” for design reference (security
systems in housing facilities are not addressed in this OP). The Physical Plant is responsible for the
management of all locking systems to university facilities through the university's Facility Planning and
Security Systems manager and the Lock Shop. Standards and programs have been established for the
control and issuance of keys, development of keying systems, standardization of hardware, and
maintenance programs for the upkeep of these systems. Installation of systems other than those
approved in the standards or deviation from the standards may occur only with the approval of the
managing director of Physical Plant and under the guidelines set forth in the OP.
Requests for various types of electronic or keyless locks for campus facilities have prompted Physical
Plant’s Building Maintenance and Construction (BMC) section to study and test many of the available
options and develop standards and guidelines for the selection and use of these devices. It is imperative
that these devices do not replace the existing key and lock systems, but supplement and interface with
them.
Four locking systems have been selected that will serve the requirements of most departments. Requests to install electronic or keyless systems will be limited to the selection of one of the systems described in OP 61.14. These four approved systems are:
1. Simplex Unican 1000 Series. This is a mechanically operated, reprogrammable, push button system whereby each door can be programmed to separate combinations or programmed alike. Anyone with the assigned combination can pass. Only one combination can be programmed into each lock at any one time. It has a master key bypass and can be keyed to the existing Sargent restricted keyway system. This is a completely new lock and requires replacement of existing locksets. It will replace cylindrical locks with very little door modification, but will not replace mortise locks without extensive door modification or replacement.
2. Essex Model 260, Electronic Push Button. This is an electronically operated, single program, touch-button keypad unit that operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz input to a control module mounted somewhere near the door. The unit can be mounted on any door, and it operates in conjunction with existing locksets. Each unit has a battery backup good for about 20 hours or 20 operations, and it can be easily programmed from the touch pad. Only one operator code can be programmed at one time.
3. Sargent 8278 Electronic Push Button. This is a keypad motor-driven mortise lock with cylinder override, and has a capacity of 100 user codes. It operates on four AA batteries with a life of two years or 40,000 cycles. It has an adjustable unlock time and does not contain an internal clock or calendar. Data retrieval is limited to the last 15 entries. This type is available for mortise applications only. This is a new lock and requires the replacement of the existing lockset.
4. Sargent Profile Series, v.G1.5. The enhanced Profile Series v.G1.5 stand-alone access control products provide a broad selection of technologies and new programming features with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 mechanical locks, housed in a sleek, architecturally pleasing design. The locks are programmed via PDA data transfer, and all units utilize a battery powered microprocessor- based controller with non-volatile memory to preserve users’ codes. These
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locking devices are UL listed for use on fire doors. All technology features are supported by the physical security of a SARGENT ANSI Grade 1 mechanical locking device: mortise or cylindrical locks or exit devices.
Any new electronic or keyless system will interface or coexist with the existing restricted keyway system.
The existing master key will remain functional for service, custodial, police, and emergency access. If an
electronic key/card system replaces the existing key/lock system, the university Lock Shop will control
the issuance of key/cards under the same provisions outlined in OP 61.15 “Control and Issue of Keys to
University Buildings”.
Wherever keyless devices are used, the department will be completely responsible for assignment of
codes to its personnel and students, along with maintaining combinations. The Lock Shop will only
maintain records of individuals issued bypass keys and code combinations of devices they program.
Access control may include but not limited to the following:
1. DVR Computer System
2. Application software.
3. Intrusion detection devices.
4. Security access devices.
5. Access control, relay control, and alarm monitoring controllers.
6. Cameras.
All access control providers interested in bidding must have a valid license through the Texas
Department of Public Safety and Private Security Bureau for their portion of the work. The awarded
Contractor will be required to submit this information to the Texas Tech Police Department. The Texas
Tech Police Department may validate the licensing submitted with the State at their option.
Base the specifications on the Software House C:Cure 9000 Security Management System. The existing
security management system (C:Cure System) is located at Texas Tech Police Department. Contractor
will be required to provide IP connection and programming of new software house security devices,
camera system and controller to be accessed on Texas Tech Police Department existing C:Cure Security
System. The Company of Record for the Texas Tech University C:Cure System is Firetrol. Firetrol will be
the only company authorized to add or modify the existing system.
NOTE: TTU University Student Housing is currently using CBORD as their card access system and Bosch
DVR’s for their video surveillance. The CBORD card access system is/has been used in existing
academic/administration buildings where “security” is not needed but card access is needed. The
Design Professional needs to clarify with the Owner and TTU Police Department on the type of system to
specify.
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The access control system will be a separate system from the video surveillance camera system. The
access control system will operate from existing C:Cure software system at Texas Tech Police
Department.
The video surveillance camera system will be a complete local system at the new building. Contractor
shall provide software to monitor at different location via an IP connection. Contractor shall coordinate
remote operation of camera monitoring system with Texas Tech Police Department.
The access control system shall be from a single-source manufacturer that specializes in intrusion
detection and access control systems with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Installer shall be a
company specializing in intrusion detection and access control systems with a minimum of three years’
experience on systems of similar size and scope. Technicians working on project must have been
certified on the hardware and software used for this project.
A final inspection walk-through will be conducted with the Texas Tech Police Department to verify
system operation and final acceptance of the work.
All equipment, materials, and labor shall have a two year warranty from the date of final acceptance by
the Owner.
1. Provide any software maintenance updates or upgrades at no additional cost to the Owner
For this period.
2. Perform two (2) scheduled preventative maintenance site visits per year during the warranty
period.
3. Normal business hours shall be 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Calls for service before
noon shall be responded to on-site before the end of the day. Calls after noon shall be
responded to on-site by noon the following business day.
4. The installer shall have duplicate system parts available within 50 miles of installation site
should any part of the system fail.
Basic Central System Components
1. Security Controllers: Software House Istar Pro or Edge. IP-enabled Control Panel. Unless
otherwise noted, the Istar Pro should be a 16 door controller.
2. Input Modules: Software House I8-CSI. Enclosure: RM-DCM-CAN.
3. Output Modules: Software House R8 Output Module. Enclosure: RM-DCM-CAN.